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Up to 12 Million Kids Live in Food-Insecure Households. COVID Bills Address It.
Food hardship has disproportionately affected households with children, especially Black and Latino households.
Gig Workers’ Data Rights Should Be Prioritized in Labor’s Next Fight
Without data, workers have limited recourse to effectively address workplace concerns or combat violations of labor law.
Struggling Cities and States Shouldn’t Pay the Price for Federal Bipartisanship
Sometimes the middle proves to be inadequate to the needs of the moment.
Loosening Restrictions as New COVID Variants Spread Could Lead to New Surge
Health experts say that opening indoor dining and other activities could undo efforts to control the pandemic.
Biden’s Executive Orders on Climate Change Aren’t Upsetting Some Industry Giants
While many key players in the oil and gas industry have expressed outrage, some big companies appear unperturbed.
Billionaires Win and We Lose at Pandemic Super Bowl 2021
Even in a pandemic, 64 billionaires have seen incredible gains from the major league sports teams they own.
The GameStop Saga Is Not the Revenge Against Finance We Deserve
Real revenge requires abolishing the financial sector as we know it and the systems of oppression it fosters.
Remdesivir’s History Shows How Americans Pay More for Drugs Than Others Globally
Remdesivir was developed with taxpayer dollars, but during the pandemic, patients must pay whatever Big Pharma demands.
On Inauguration Day, Police Nationwide Went After Left-Wing Protesters
The increased police response following the events of January 6 ended up being directed toward anti-racist protesters.
Biden Is Acting to Undo Trump’s Toxic Immigration Legacy. Now Congress Must Act.
It is past time for Congress to step up to the plate and legislate big-picture immigration reform.